• A boy runs during the race. Hundreds of children from ages five to 15 participated on Friday.
    A boy runs during the race. Hundreds of children from ages five to 15 participated on Friday.
  • An event marshal guides youngsters on their running leg of the race.
    An event marshal guides youngsters on their running leg of the race.
  • This year’s triathlon has a “tiny” triathlon for children as young as five, as well as junior super sprint and aquathlon competitions.
    This year’s triathlon has a “tiny” triathlon for children as young as five, as well as junior super sprint and aquathlon competitions.
  • The event for youngsters is one of main aims of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s sports technical department.
    The event for youngsters is one of main aims of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s sports technical department.
  • The field gets ready to swim at the start of the race.
    The field gets ready to swim at the start of the race.
  • A young boy runs after completing his swim.
    A young boy runs after completing his swim.
  • Juniors jump in to the water along the Abu Dhabi corniche for the start of the race.
    Juniors jump in to the water along the Abu Dhabi corniche for the start of the race.

Sport

Tiny triathletes and juniors compete in Abu Dhabi — in pictures

Robert Mickelson

March 04, 2016

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The ITU World Triathlon Series in Abu Dhabi is not just for elite competitors, or adults, as hundreds of children from ages five to 15 participated on Friday. All photos by Ravindranath K / The National

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